Thomas Albano

Thomas Albano has been at MMA News since November 2023, providing event coverage and news and features pieces. Previously, Thomas covered MMA and boxing for FanSided and FIGHT SPORTS, as well as The MMA Outsiders podcast. Thomas has also covered other sports previously, including hockey, football, and baseball. Thomas, who also works as a high school English teacher, earned a master’s degree in journalism from Hofstra University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Rider University. He is currently seeking an education master’s degree at Touro University.

Articles by Thomas Albano

Zuffa Boxing 08 Results: De Los Santos vs. Valenzuela Live From Las Vegas

Check here for the latest results and updates from Zuffa Boxing 08, which is headlined by Edwin De Los Santos taking on Jose Valenzuela in the lightweight main event.

June 28, 2026

Zuffa

A.J. McKee Overwhelms Salamat Isbulaev In One-Sided Decision Win

It was a dominating performance for A.J. McKee in the main event of PFL San Diego, winning a one-sided decision over Salamat Isbulaev while calling for a title shot.

June 28, 2026

PFL

Liz Carmouche Pieces Up Viviane Araujo Before Submission Win

In her first bout since winning last year’s PFL Women’s Flyweight World Tournament, Liz Carmouche continues to dominate, defeating Viviane Araujo at PFL San Diego.

June 27, 2026

PFL

PFL San Diego Results: McKee vs. Isbulaev Live Updates And Highlights

Check out the latest results and highlights from PFL San Diego, featuring the featherweight main event matchup that sees A.J. McKee take on Salamat Isbulaev.

June 27, 2026

PFLResults

‘He Is Back’ – Rafael Fiziev Wrecks Manuel Torres At UFC Baku

Needing a major win, Rafael Fiziev found one in front of a native crowd in the main event of UFC Baku, as he lands a spinning kick and a flurry to knock out Manuel Torres.

June 27, 2026

UFC

‘Herb Dean Masterclass’ – Shara Magomedov Defeats Michel Pereira

Referee Herb Dean came under heavy fire by not taking points in a controversial decision win for Shara Magomedov over Michel Pereira in the UFC Baku co-main event.

June 27, 2026

UFC

Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues Headlines UFC Sacramento

Two popular rising middleweight contenders will clash in the main event of UFC Sacramento on August 22, as Anthony Hernandez will meet Gregory Rodrigues.

June 27, 2026

UFC

Matheus Camilo Cracks, Finishes Nazim Sadykhov At UFC Baku

Despite protests from Nazim Sadykhov after the bout, Matheus Camilo didn’t need long to find a finish, dropping him in just over 90 seconds in their UFC Baku matchup.

June 27, 2026

UFC

Asu Almabayev Hits Rare Suloev Stretch For Victory At UFC Baku

For just the fourth time in the history of the UFC, the Suloev stretch gives a fighter a submission victory, as Asu Almabayev uses it to defeat Charles Johnson at UFC Baku.

June 27, 2026

UFC

‘Best 1st Round Fighter’ – Magomedov Stops Oleksiejczuk

Abus Magomedov had one of his best showings in the Octagon yet, landing a brutal elbow before submitting Michal Oleksiejczuk with a guillotine at UFC Baku.

June 27, 2026

UFC